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Where Were the Planets on December 8, 1986?
Quick Answer
On December 8, 1986, the Sun was in Sagittarius (16°06' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Pisces all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was First Quarter (52% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 8, 1986. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 11°27' Pisces at midnight UTC to 24°41' Pisces at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 16°06'00" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 18°07'45" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mercury | 27°52'01" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 7°45'09" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 8°26'45" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Jupiter | 14°28'43" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 12°39'39" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 22°10'41" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 4°48'19" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 8°46'11" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 17°44'24" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on December 8, 1986
The Moon phase is First Quarter, 52% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| First Quarter Moon in Pisces | 15°56' Pisces | |
| Mars trine Pluto | Exact trine |
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